Gracious
Gianina is an Italian diminutive form of Giovanna. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, which means 'Yahweh is gracious.' It is a more elaborate and lyrical alternative to the common Gianna.
Less common today
Gianina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,300 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential Puerto Rican poet and novelist
Costa Rican actress and producer
Daughter of football legend Diego Maradona
